It gives new meaning to dog years. Various types of sled dogs have been used by humans across the Arctic for almost 10,000 years, but new research reveals one particular type to be the oldest continuously domesticated breed. According to a new study published in Science, Qimmit have been kept by Inuit populations in Greenland … Read more
A heartwarming update has emerged after a distressing clip of a dog trapped on a Melbourne apartment balcony went viral this week. The footage – filmed by a neighbor over three months – showed a small corgi anxiously pacing on an exposed 1.5 meter balcony, day and night. One end of the balcony housed a … Read more
Ay-ice Chihuahua! Not all heroes wear capes — this one wore a collar. A pet Chihuahua saved its owner’s life after the man fell into a Swiss glacier. A pet Chihuahua saved its owner’s life after the unidentified man fell into a Swiss glacier on Friday. Air Zermatt A man was rescued from a frozen … Read more
From vacation locations to their social calendars and even their working schedule, the average dog owner makes 27 decisions a month based on their pet. That’s according to a new survey of 2,000 dog owners that examined all the ways our dogs influence our day-to-day lives. The average dog parent has to call off social … Read more
Hot dogs won’t be the only ones roasting this Fourth of July weekend. While you’re flipping franks and catching rays, your furry friend might be getting fried — and too much sun can bring some seriously ruff consequences. But don’t sweat it: The Post fetched expert advice from two veterinarians on how to keep your … Read more
In this age of heightened anxiety, many of us turn to our pets for emotional support. But is our behavior increasing our furry friends’ fears? The answer isn’t simple, says Frankie Jackson, a veterinary nurse and animal behavior consultant, and the owner of Canine Counseling in Smyrna, Georgia. She said she’s seen an increase in anxiety … Read more
Sit, stay… live longer? Research shows that owning a dog can help humans live longer, healthier lives. Now, a US biotech company wants to return the favor with anti-aging drugs designed to extend the lifespan of your canine companion. “The longevity space is crowded right now, and for good reason,” Celine Halioua, founder and CEO … Read more
Tanya Bennett’s life was literally left in ruins after she received a shocking call on June 9. “I was at work and the neighbour called to say my house was on fire and she’d called the fire brigade,” Bennett told NeedToKnow. The 36-year-old had cleaned her home in Telford, England, the night prior to the … Read more
People didn’t like the idea of sitting next to a massive air bud. Italian air officials have caused uproar among pet parents over a “ridiculous” new policy that allows medium and large-sized canines to fly with their owners. Under the new guidelines, approved last month by the nation’s civil aviation authority ENAC, pets whose weight … Read more
Fur real. Just when you thought dogs couldn’t get any better, a new study has found that having a canine companion as a kid can offer the ulti-mutt protection from an annoying skin condition. The same benefits did not extend to cat ownership. Just when you thought you couldn’t love Fido more. nuzza11 – stock.adobe.com … Read more
A photo of two dogs sitting on passenger seats on a Sydney light rail service has ignited a heated debate online, with many labelling the act as “entitled.” The image, posted to Reddit, shows two small dogs seated next to their owners, who are holding onto their leashes. “Typical entitled dog owners flouting public transport … Read more
Roughly 63 million poor souls traveled through John F. Kennedy International Airport last year, data shows — and at least 62 million probably vowed to never make the same mistake again, if they could help it. Face facts — NYC’s most notorious airport doesn’t exactly put its best foot forward, no matter how many billions of dollars … Read more
If your job has you feeling tense, your dog might be feeling it too. A new study published in Scientific Reports finds that stress from work can affect your dog at home. The research, led by Tanya Mitropoulos and Allison Andrukonis, shows that when dog owners dwell on work problems after hours, a habit known … Read more
Let’s hope they have nine lives. More cats have gone missing in New Jersey than in any other state in the US — and it could be a result of the Garden State having some of the “deadliest” roads. A new study conducted by Pet911.org, which maintains a national database of missing pets, found there … Read more
A man has spent $23k traveling around the world with his two cats – visiting the Eiffel Tower in Paris and exploring the canals in Amsterdam. Owner Lazar Joksimovic, 27, got his two British Shorthairs, King Louie and Todd, in 2023. Since then, Lazar, and his wife, Kathleen Cheng, 28, a medical student, have taken … Read more
These influencers should be put in the doghouse. A disturbing new TikTok trend — where clueless owners dump buckets of ice water on their unsuspecting pups — is drawing widespread outrage from animal lovers, who are barking mad over what they call a “cruel” and “appalling” stunt. The so-called “#barkyourmindchallenge” is a twisted take on … Read more
Howl-elujah! You’ve probably heard that dogs can be trained to sniff out cancer. Now, Israeli startup SpotItEarly is harnessing that remarkable ability — along with groundbreaking technology — to launch medicine’s next secret weapon. SpotItEarly is developing a revolutionary at-home cancer screening test that’s part pup, part AI. Courtesy of SpotitEarly Inc The biotech company … Read more
In a moment that could only be described as “Peak 2025,” a woman walking her robotic dog through the streets of New York City was forced to gain control of her metal mutt after it lunged at a real dog. In a clip posted to social media, a woman wearing stilettos can be seen strutting … Read more
Is your dog more popular than you? A new study suggests dogs are hanging out with their own friends more than you hang out with your own. The poll of 2,000 U.S. dog parents found 54% believe their dogs have their own friend groups among other dogs. Sixty-nine percent of them said their dog even … Read more
A majority of pet owners would prefer to spend time with their fluffy friends when they are stressed rather than with their partners, according to new research. A global survey of 30,000 pet owners found that 65 percent of people would prefer to de-stress in the company of their dog, cat or other household pet … Read more